Politics

FBI Director Kash Patel Pushed on Lower Hiring Standards at FBI, Olympic Celebration and Trump-Ordered Investigations

Updated on: September 15, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Shaheen and Sununu Keep New Hampshire Dynasties Alive

The 2026 primary contests will soon be over. Last week in New Hampshire, two members of that state’s storied political families won their races. What do Americans think about these political dynasties, and how are they faring in other states this fall?

Are you outraged by Sydney Sweeney – again? More fool you

Today it’s a silly sports betting ad, but I can’t see anything she’s done that’s worth this ire. She’s in her 20s: she does dumb things. Enjoy!

Review of Anthony Scaramucci's All the Wrong Moves

The president's former press secretary has learned all the right lessons, but how come it took him so long?

Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch who reportedly helped pay for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding?

The businessman has spent the past decade moving through some of Russia’s most politically connected circles

Defense Department's inspector says U.S. is facing munition shortfall, spent $33 billion on war with Iran

September 15, 2026 / 2:20 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Broadening Access to Childcare Dollars Could Hurt the Truly Needy

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For Parents, There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Childcare Solution

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The 2020 Election Denier Leading the Populist Charge Against AI

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Solving the Conundrum of Status Competition

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Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls

China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent.

‘I believed the hype’: white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing